
'Loop'hole: HIV-1 Hijacks Human Immune Cells Using Circular RNAs
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» researchers have identified a never-before-seen mechanism that enables HIV-1 to evade the body's natural defenses and use it to support its survival and replication.

Twist of Light: New Tool May Unlock Gravity, Quantum Mechanics Link
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» physicists and collaborators have tackled one of science's biggest mysteries - how the universe works - and they believe light may hold the key.

Fewer Parasites in Indian River Lagoon Signal Big Ecosystem Problems
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Harbor Branch researchers used parasite data to assess the ecological health of Florida's Indian River Lagoon, which has suffered from pollution and algal blooms, damaging habitats like seagrass beds.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Joins First Global Effort to Map Microplastics in Ocean Systems
An Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» researcher joins an international team of scientists who have moved beyond "scratching the ocean's surface," marking a turning point in understanding microplastics' path through critical ocean systems.

'Wood You Believe It?' Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Engineers Fortify Wood with Nano-Iron
With more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a research breakthrough using nano-iron could pave the way for eco-friendly alternatives in construction materials, furniture and more.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Student Places Second at 3MT® Competition
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Omair Faqah, a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, recently took second place in the statewide Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.

Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake Okeechobee
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Harbor Branch researchers used an advanced physical-biogeochemical model to track daily movements of harmful algal blooms in Florida's largest freshwater lake, vital to the region's hydrological balance.

Soaring Insurance Costs Top Concern for Floridians, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Survey Finds
A new Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» survey finds more than two-thirds of Floridians are worried about stronger, more frequent hurricanes, and more than half are concerned about affording and keeping homeowners insurance.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Seeks Infants for Study on How Humans Learn to Shape Their World
To further their groundbreaking research on how babies discover their ability to influence the world, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» researchers are seeking infants aged 2 to 4 months to participate in a study along with their parents.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the National Security Agency and its partners in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.